DRUG ENFORCEMENT AND VICE CONTROL reduce arousal or stimulation, in various areas of Stimulants – A drugs which increase alertness
rugs which increase alertness and
PRELIM EXAMINATION REVIEWER the brain. activity such as amphetamines, cocaine and
caffeine.
Drugs It shows as stimulants, narcotics, and Sedatives – A drugs which reduce anxiety and Morphine - substance considered as cause of
hallucinogens, and often are used in the medical excitement such as barbiturates, non-barbiturates, soldier diseased during WWI and WWII.
field to treat or cure disease. tranquilizers and alcohol.
A Dangerous drug is a substance affecting the Morphine - kind of substance considered as cause
central nervous system which when taken into the Hallucinogens- The drugs that consists of a of soldier diseased during WWI and WWII
human body brings about physical, emotional or variety of a mind- altering drugs, which distorts
behavioral changes in a person taking it. reality, thinking and perceptions of time, sound Heroine - is the most addictive substance after WWI
space, and sensation and WWII.
Dangerous Drugs an illustration of substance
affecting the central nervous system which when -Under the influence of this, Cocaine - refers to the drug taken from the coca
taken into the human body brings about physical, people see images, hear sounds, and feel bush plant that grows in South America. It is usually
emotional or behavioral changes in a person taking sensations that seem real but do not exist. in the form of powder that can be taken orally,
it. injection or sniffed as to achieve intense feeling of
Hallucination is the effect of mescaline used by highness
Dangerous drug - It is a substance affecting the natives in northern Mexico and the southwestern
central nervous system which when taken into the United States as a part of their religious ritual? Amphetamines It is used medically for weight
human body brings about physical, emotional or reducing in obesity, relief of mild depression and
behavioral changes in a person taking it - is the effect of Psilocybin according to treatment.
pharmaceutical and its effect?
Depressant, is a drug that lowers Nicotine It is an active component in tobacco which
neurotransmission levels, which is to depress or Stimulants is Something that temporarily quickens acts as a powerful stimulant of the central nervous
reduce arousal or stimulation, in various areas of some vital process or the functional activity of some system. A drop of a pure nicotine can easily kill a
the brain. organ or part of the body. person.
- They produce effects opposite to that of Alcohol The king of all drugs with potential for
- Drinking alcoholic beverage is considering the depressants because instead of abuse. It is considered the most widely used,
removes, at least temporarily, the stress of bringing about relaxation and sleep, they socially accepted and most extensively legalized
anxiety, what is its effect to its user? produce increased mental alertness, drug throughout the world
wakefulness, reduce hunger, and provide
Downer - the effect of alcoholic beverage? a feeling of well-being. Codeine- A drug used to treat pain, cough, and
diarrhea. It is made from opium or morphine and
Depressants - It is also occasionally referred to as - According to its effect this temporarily binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous
"downers" as they lower the level of arousal when quickens some vital process or the system.
functional activity of some organ or part of
taken.
the body. Narcotics - comes from the Greek word for “stupor”
Depressant - It is a drug that lowers and originally referred to a variety of substances
neurotransmission levels, which is to depress or that dulled the senses and relieved pain.
Seconal It is commonly used among hospitality 5000 years ago in Incas of South America were more difficult to obtain there are fewer drug users
girls. Sudden withdrawal from these drugs is even known to have used cocaine and less demand for illegal drugs.
more dangerous than opiate withdrawal. The
dependent develops convulsions and delirium The Golden Crescent is composed of four (4) Supply-reduction - It is the strategies focused on
associated with heart and respiratory failure. country. limiting the supply of drugs that might flow to illegal
Paregoric refers to tincture of opium in combination markets, while demand-reduction strategies focused
with camphor. Commonly uses as a household The Golden Crescent is considered as one of the on reducing the demand for drugs.
remedy for diarrhea and abdominal pain. largest areas of illicit poppy cultivation and India
is one of them. Demand reduction It is also an effective tool in
Demerol It is used as a painkiller in childbirth or supply reduction because when the number of drug
delivery. Japan has become the major consumer of cocaine users falls, drug supply falls correspondingly as the
and shabu from the United States and Europe.
market for illegal drugs shrinks.
Barbiturates These are drugs used for inducing
sleep in persons plagued with anxiety, mental Civic Awareness A programs aim to promote
stress, and insomnia. They are also of value in the Cultural Attitude - It determine the value the
public awareness and social response by raising the
treatment of epilepsy and hypertension attaches to using drugs is strongly influenced by the
public’s knowledge and understanding of the
community in which the person lives (Wilson, 2005).
Methadone The drug of choice in the dangers of drugs and the importance of everyone’s
withdrawal treatment of heroin dependents since it R.A.9165 gives a single definition to dangerous participation in the campaign through various media
relieves the physical craving for heroin drugs, removing the distinction between prohibited platforms, community outreach, observance of
and regulated drugs. The old law defines the term special events, and production, publication and
Tranquilizer a drug that calms and relieves anxiety "dangerous drugs" as pertaining to either "prohibited distribution of information and communication
while LSD considered the typical hallucinogen, and drug" or a "regulated drug". materials.
the characteristics of its action and effects apply to
the other hallucinogens. Award System - It was designed specifically to
Shabu - most used drug in the Philippines recognize the exceptional accomplishments of law
Carl Linnaeus The Father of Modern Taxonomy, according to the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) enforcers or members of anti-illegal drugs units
biologist and physician who formalized the modern 2019? resulting from the conduct of meritorious anti-drug
system of naming organisms. operations.
PADS is Philippine Anti-Illegal Drugs Strategy -
Bayer Drug Company a Drug Company in main-goal of ensuring security, public order and Under the regulation, law enforcement units can
safety, which indicates that the national anti-illegal receive as much as Ph2 million reward depending
Germany introduced a new opiate, supposedly a
drug strategy includes suppressing the flow of illegal on the volume or quantity of illegal drugs seized.
non-addictive substitute for morphine and codeine.
drugs supply through sustained law enforcement
Seriously Affected – reported presence of at least
Golden Triangle is compose of Burma/Myanmar, operations and reducing consumer demand for
one clandestine drug laboratory or marijuana
Laos, and Thailand drugs and other substances through drug plantation in the community, reported presence of
rehabilitation and massive preventive education and more than 20% of the barangay’s total population
Golden Triangle approximately produced 60% of
awareness programs. are drug personalities (i.e. users, pushers,
Opium in the world, and 90% of opium in the
financiers) and reported presence of three or more
eastern part of Asia. Supply reduction is an effective tool for demand drug dens or “tiangges”.
reduction because when drugs cost more and are
Moderately Affected – reported presence of 2% to Solvents
20% of the barangay’s total population are drug Gases
personalities. Household aerosol propellants
Household aerosol propellants
Slightly Affected – reported presence of less than
2% of total barangay population are drug
personalities. Some of the drugs created since the 1800s
LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide)
As defined in the regulation, reformatory Amphetamines
rehabilitation is “the process of rectifying or Prescription painkillers
modifying negative attitude and behavior to enable Crack cocaine
the person to be more productive and acceptable to
Morphine
society.
DARE - It is a program was found to be ineffective
in the US, this research will assess whether it has
the same outcomes when implemented in the
Philippine context.
DARE curriculum/program - It is basically
intended for intermediate grades starting at 5th
grade. Instructors of this program are trained police
community relations officers.
Classification of Drugs According to
Pharmacological Classification
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Depressants
Inhalants
Types of Depressant
Narcotics
Codeine
Tranquilizers
Sedatives and Hypnotics
Categories of inhalant
